Significant dates & events

Group President Electronics has been a global leader of the Citizens Band (CB) market for many decades. Founded in 1978, the company rapidly established itself as one of the primary manufacturers of CB radios in the world.

Today, the PRESIDENT Group continues to adapt its product offerings to the ever changing needs of its clientele while maintaining its unwavering commitment to product quality and reliability.

Below is a snapshot of the company’s historical timeline. It includes some of the significant dates and events that helped shape what the PRESIDENT brand has become today:

  1. 1969
  2. 1973
  3. 1975
  4. 1976
  5. 1978
  6. 1979
  7. 1980
  8. 1982
  9. 1988
  10. 1990
  11. 1991
  12. 1992
  13. 1994
  14. 1995
  15. 1996
  16. 2006
  17. 2008
  18. 2010
  19. 2014
  20. 2015
  21. 2016
  22. 2021
  23. 2022
  24. 2023
  25. 2024
  26. Today
 
  1. 1969

    Claude and Lysiane Schmitz founded their first radiocommunication company in Paris (France).

  2. 1973

    Albert Bertrana, Director of Technical Development, joined the company in Paris.

  3. 1975

    Creation of the first microphone manufacturing plant (SADELTA) in Barcelona, Spain.

  4. 1976

    Import of the PRESIDENT trademark (originally from the US) into Europe.

  5. 1978

    Creation of the EU head office of PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS (originally known as CS Import) in Balaruc (South of France).

  6. 1979

    Creation of the first subsidiary PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS IBERICA in Barcelona (Spain).

  7. 1980

    Beginning of the distribution of the PRESIDENT brand in Europe.

  8. 1982

    Production of the first PRESIDENT antennas by GPE IBERICA

  9. 1988

    Construction of the NEW state-of-the-art GPE headquarters – a nearly 13,000 square feet facility - located in front of the pond of Thau (Sète) on 25 acres.

  10. 1990

    GPE's first sales record: over 1 million CB radios sold in 12 months.

  11. 1991

    The production of PRESIDENT’s antennas exceeds 2 million units per year.

  12. 1992

    Creation of the subsidiary PRESIDENT POLAND in Czestochowa (Poland).

  13. 1994

    Marketing of the first multi-channel CB radios in Europe - the PRESIDENT JAMES and the PRESIDENT GEORGE.

  14. 1995

    Acquisition of STABO subsidiary in Hildesheim, Germany.

  15. 1996

    CSA Global Invention and Patent of ASC (Automatic Squelch Control) by Albert Bertrana.

  16. 2006

    Establishment of the subsidiary PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS UKRAINE in Kiev, Ukraine.

  17. 2008

    Creation of the subsidiary GROUPE PRESIDENT BALTIC in Lithuania.

  18. 2010

    Creation of the GROUP PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS INDIA in New Delhi, India.

  19. 2014

    Opening of the subsidiary PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS CZECH in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

  20. 2015

    Creation of the subsidiary CI-BI RADIO BEL in Minsk, Belarus.

  21. 2016

    PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS USA opened its doors in Naples, Florida for direct distribution in North America.

  22. 2021

    First FCC Approved AM+FM CB radio in the U.S.

  23. 2022

    The first fully digital noise-reducing microphone is introduced.

    First FCC approved portable and mini AM+FM CB radio in the U.S.

  24. 2023

    Introduction of President George, the most advanced CB radio in the market.

  25. 2024

    President Electronics announces its first wireless microphone for hands-free capability.

  26. Today

    PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS is proud to be recognized for the quality of its electronic products and its ability to meet the needs of its customers. It successfully continues to offer innovative products in the world of radiocommunication.